Paid Internship

Spalding DeDecker; Detroit (MI); Presencial; USD 20.664 - 34.440; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A civil engineering firm is offering paid internships in Detroit, MI, for students pursuing degrees in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or related disciplines. Interns will support project teams while gaining hands-on experience. Responsibilities include working under licensed engineers, performing site visits, creating designs in AutoCAD or MicroStation, and carrying out engineering calculations. Candidates should have a 3.0 GPA or higher and show a willingness to learn. This role encourages practical learning alongside experienced professionals.

Formación

• Must be a student pursuing a degree in civil engineering, surveying, or related fields.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Support project teams with field and office tasks.
• Participate in site visits and design work.
• Perform engineering calculations and related tasks.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Educación

Enrolled in Civil Engineering or related field

Herramientas

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Descripción del empleo

Spalding DeDeckeris offeringpaid internships across our Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Engineering, Land Development, and Planning disciplines. In this position, interns will support project teams by contributing to both field and office tasks, gaining hands‑on experience with the technical and operational aspects of several departments. Interns will work alongside engineers, planners, surveyors, and construction staff, gaining exposure to a wide range of project types and workflows.

Candidates should be students pursuing degrees in civil engineering, surveying, planning, or related fields, with a strong interest in practical learning and multidisciplinary project work. The ideal candidate is eager to engage with complex projects, learn from experienced professionals, and build foundational skills that support long‑term career growth in the industry.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

You will work under the leadership of a licensed Professional Engineer or Surveyor on projects we are working on for our clients. Working alongside other civil engineers, environmental engineers, surveyors and CAD Drafters, you will be out in the field on site visits, in the office designing in AutoCAD or MicroStation, or focused on performing engineering calculations, and much more.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a similar field at a college or university
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Willingness and ability to learn on the job
• Strong attention to detail and thorough follow‑through skills

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Individuals must be willing to:

• Work in an office environment
• Attend client meetings and travel by car and/or plane if the project requires it
• Participate in industry events such as conferences, relevant presentations
• Perform project site visits
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Additional Information

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Language: English (Required)

Work Location: Detroit, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Lansing, MI, Novi, MI, or Rochester Hills, MI